"Samsung wins reconsideration of Galaxy Tab sales ban: A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider a sales ban against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker." Reuters 8:09 AM

"A letter from Tim Cook on Maps: To our customers, At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better." Apple 9/28

"Apple opens up: Tim Cook says sorry for iPhone 5 Maps, promises world class improvement" ["Apple's recent attempts to hire staff across from Google's Maps team makes a lot more sense. The company isn't just preparing to make its services better, it's aiming to make its services the best in the world."] Computerworld 9/28

"Royalty ruckus scuttled iPhone 5 music streaming: Apple's plan to have its own music-streaming service built into the iPhone 5 was dramatically dashed when talks between the tech giant and Sony/ATV hit a last-minute snag, The Post has learned." New York Post 9/28

"Music publisher blocked iPhone 5 music service, report says: Sony/ATV and Apple couldn't agree on licensing fees and that's why we didn't see a Pandora-like music service from Apple, according to a story in the New York Post." CNET News 9/28

"Leading IT Market Research and Advisory Firm Ranks IBM Number One in Application Management Services Market Share for Third Consecutive Year" Sacramento Bee 9:10 AM

"Buffett, IBM vie for ResCap: Big Blue appears as though it will be giving Warren Buffett a run for his money in the $2.4 billion auction of the mortgage-servicing portfolio of bankrupt ResCap, The Post has learned." New York Post 9:11 AM

"Ottawa Development Centre Eases Fears That ISPs Won't be Able to Keep up with Bandwidth Demands" TechVibes 9:19 AM

"Stocks Close on Low Note: Stocks capped their biggest monthly advance since June with a whimper, amid concerns about a review of Spain's credit rating and uninspiring readings on U.S. wage gains and manufacturing." WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9/28